The design development phase of a project is the pivotal phase where the design starts to become real. During this phase, the Architectural team takes the owner approved schematic design and dives deeper into the more technical related components of the building, continues to refine the design from many different angles. This article highlights the key tasks that our team will be working on during the design development phase of your custom home project.
Read MoreThe customary Architectural Services are typically divided into four phases. They are; Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration. The Schematic Design phase of the project is the first phase of the project and in our opinion one of the most important phases. Check out our article to learn more about this phase of a project.
Read MoreIn spring of 2021, we had the opportunity to speak with Architectural historian Alan Hess. Alan has written over 20 books on the topic of modern architectural history ranging from Frank Lloyd Wright to Palm Springs Modernism. In this segment, we're going to discuss the history of modern architecture in Palm Springs California. Palms Springs is a locus of modern architecture in the United States. It has perhaps one of the highest concentrations of historically significant mid century modern architecture anywhere in the world.
Read MoreIn spring of 2021, we had the opportunity to speak with Architectural historian Alan Hess. Alan has written over 20 books on the topic of modern architectural history ranging from Frank Lloyd Wright to Palm Springs Modernism. In this segment we discussed the origins of California Modern Architecture, key players in the movement including Irving Gill, Frank Lloyd Wright, and John Lautner.
Read MoreIn January 2021, I had the pleasure of speaking with Raymond Neutra, the son of renowned mid century modern architect Richard Neutra. Click here to watch the video interview.
Read MoreIn January 2021 we had the privilege to speak with renowned author and architectural historian Barbara Lamprecht. Barbara specializes in modern architecture history and historic preservation. Our conversation was focused on Mid Century Modern Architect Richard Neutra. Enjoy the conversation.
Read MoreThinking about designing and building a custom home? To successfully complete your project, many different people will need to be involved and bring their individual expertise to the table. The quality of your project team will largely determine the outcome of your home.
Read MoreIn January, we had the opportunity to speak with Derek Wavering from KFSE Engineers. The discussion touched on topics such as; what makes a successful custom home project, workflow/responsibilities within a project team, industry advancements, new building technologies, and much more.
Read MoreWorking with a hybrid architectural & interior design firm has many advantages. When we created ROST, our vision was to create a firm that delivered one complete comprehensive building design with the interior and exterior tightly coordinated, thoughtfully designed and seamlessly unified into one aesthetic vision.
Read MoreRost Architects spent the last year designing and engineering six prefabricated metal stud ADU prototypes for a developer in Northern California. This month we will be securing permits from the City of San Jose to erect the first unit.
Read MoreRost Architects is on track to secure permits from the city of Newport Beach and begin construction on a luxury multifamily duplex in December of 2020 on the Balboa Peninsula. Check out the article about the project to learn more!
Read MoreIn August 2020, Rost Architects started design for a new 4,200 SQFT single family custom home In Newport Beach California. This is an oceanfront home with spectacular views of the famous “Wedge” on the east end of the Balboa Peninsula. Check out our article to see the latest progress!
Read MoreRost Architects started design on a ground up modern home in Laguna Beach California in August 2020. Check out our article to learn more about the home!
Read MoreIn July 2020 Rost Architects started construction on a 2,400 square foot custom home in Newport Beach California. Check out our article to learn more about the home and see the recent construction photographs!
Read MoreIn August of 2020, Rost Architects completed construction on a five bedroom, five and a half bath, 5,600 square foot custom contemporary home, one block away from the ocean .
Read MoreWhat makes this house so special and iconic? The significance of this home is the product of the site, the materials, the design, the location, the photographs and the zeitgeist of the time period that it was built. Click to read more about the Stahl House.
Read MoreWith the new California 2020 ADU laws that loosen restrictions on ADU development, we will most likely see a rise in the number of homeowners and real estate developers building Accessory Structures on their properties. The primary intention of the new ADU regulations is to help solve California’s housing crisis, however we see another huge opportunity with the growth of this building type. We feel that with each new ADU constructed in California, we have an opportunity and responsibility to implement, refine and experiment with net zero energy building techniques.
Read MoreWorking with a hybrid architecture and interior design firm has many benefits. Our interior design team and architecture team work closely together to develop projects with a cohesive design on both the interior and exterior of the building.
Read MoreLearn our five tips for building a custom home. These can save you time, money and headache during your project.
Read MoreLearn our top six reasons why you should install a green roof on your net zero home.
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